Intelligent Laser System Promises Error-Free Industrial Processes
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An EU consortium is developing an UKP laser system that is set to raise the bar in surface processing thanks to AI, real-time control, and 3D flexibility.
Rendering of the OPeraTIC laser platform: The UKP system combines robot-assisted 3D movement with high-performance laser technology and is designed to enable precise, automated surface structures.
OPeraTIC Konsortium
The EU project OPeraTIC reports progress in the development of an ultrashort pulse laser system for industrial 3D surface treatment. The platform combines high-performance laser technology with artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring to make processes faster, more efficient, and more sustainable. It has been tested in four industries—household appliances, lighting, aviation, and automotive.
According to a statement from the Steinbeis Europa Zentrum, which is involved in the project, a high-power ultrashort pulse laser has been successfully integrated into a non-dispersive optical fiber, which facilitates robot-assisted applications. Dynamic beam shaping is also expected to increase productivity.
DLIP and DLW
Surface structuring was demonstrated on stainless steel, aluminum, and composite materials – using Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP) and Direct Laser Writing (DLW). At the same time, the project partners validated monitoring systems that record beam guidance and texture inline. These enable real-time control of process parameters and product quality.
AI models support the design of suitable laser structures and are intended to shorten development times. In addition, secure communication systems and digital tools for plant models were developed to facilitate integration into intelligent production lines.
“Significant Step”
“OPeraTIC delivers a system concept that meets the requirements of industry: a scalable, intelligent, laser-based structuring system that reduces errors, increases efficiency, and can be integrated into smart manufacturing environments,” says project coordinator Pablo Romero from the Aimen Technology Center in Spain. This is a significant step toward economically viable and environmentally friendly high-performance surface treatment.
This is a partly automated translation of this german article.
